In Sverdlovsk region, nearly half of all families utilize the Maternity Capital funds for property purchases.
In the Sverdlovsk region, a significant number of families have benefited from the Maternity Capital scheme within the first six months of this year. According to recent data, over 16,000 families have utilised this financial support, designed for families with two or more children.
One of the primary uses of Maternity Capital in the region has been to improve housing conditions. Over 7,000 families, which is more than half of those who received Maternity Capital this year, have taken advantage of this opportunity to purchase new or secondary housing, pay off mortgages, or renovate existing homes to provide better living conditions for their families.
The remaining funds have been invested in children's education. Families may use the Maternity Capital to pay for daycare, preschool, school fees, or higher education expenses. In the past six months alone, over 3,000 parents have allocated 185.9 million rubles for their children's education.
These uses align with federal regulations on Maternity Capital in Russia, including the Sverdlovsk region. The scheme encourages long-term improvements in the welfare and opportunities for children born in or after 2007.
It's worth noting that one in five Sverdlovsk families that received Maternity Capital this year spent these funds on monthly expenses. The Maternity Capital certificate can be managed electronically without the need for applications.
Information about receiving Maternity Capital funds is sent to the personal cabinet of the certificate holder on the "Gosuslugi" portal. In addition, over 4,600 large families in the region received a payment for purchasing school uniforms for their children in 2025.
Maternity Capital is one of the most significant state support measures in Russia. Since the beginning of the year, five billion rubles have been allocated from the social fund for these purposes in the Sverdlovsk region. As of April 15, 2020, a Maternity Capital certificate is issued automatically to families in the region.
For those seeking more specific regional statistics or programs, regional social services or official government portals provide comprehensive support and documentation. Maternity Capital is also actively invested in children's education in the Middle Urals, contributing to the overall well-being and opportunities for children in the region.
- Families in the Sverdlovsk region, apart from investing in housing and children's education with their Maternity Capital, have also allocated funds for monthly expenses.
- Aside from housing improvements and educational expenses, some families in the region have utilized their Maternity Capital funds for the purchase of school uniforms for their children.
